Politics

01 May 2008 [10:36]

Armenians violate ceasefire in four regions

Armenian armed forces locating in the occupied lands of Azerbaijan violated ceasefire on April 30 and May 1.
01 May 2008 [10:19]

Acting secretary of Russian Security Council: "Cargo, destined for Iran and arrested in Azerbaijan, has nothing to do with dual purpose cargoes"

Acting secretary of the Russian Security Council Valentin Sobolev considers that the situation with the arrest of cargo, destined for Bushehr NPP, constructed in Iran, on the Iranian border, was caused by "misunderstanding".
01 May 2008 [09:43]

Romanian representative in European parliament: "Armenian people are self-determined within Armenia"

Foreign minister of Azerbaijan Elmar Mammadyarov met with Romanian member of the European Parliament Adrian Severin on Wednesday.
01 May 2008 [09:21]

Armenian Foreign Minister: "Successful continuation of the peaceful process requires readiness of the Azerbaijani side"

Armenian Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandyan confirmed the readiness of official Yerevan to continue talks on the basis of the recent proposals of the OSCE Minsk Group co-chairs.
01 May 2008 [09:12]

President of Azerbaijan receives credentials of newly appointed ambassadors to the country

On 30 April President Ilham Aliyev of Azerbaijan received credentials of the newly appointed ambassadors of a number of foreign countries to Azerbaijan at the Presidential Palace.
01 May 2008 [09:08]

Denis Bribosia: "Experts of the Council of Europe highly evaluate alterations, proposed to the Electoral Code of Azerbaijan"

The Venice Commission gave recommendations on alterations to the Electoral Code of Azerbaijan, which became a subject of discussions with the country's representatives.
30 April 2008 [16:23]

OSCE, Council of Europe, European Commission present assistance plans for Azerbaijan election

Representatives of the Council of Europe, the European Commission and the OSCE presented plans today for assisting the Republic of Azerbaijan in preparing for the 15 October presidential election.
30 April 2008 [15:32]

President Serzh Sarkissyan: "Armenia welcomes Iran's balanced policy on Nagorno Karabakh issue"

Armenian President Serzh Sarkissyan announced that Armenia welcomes the balanced policy of Iran in Nagorno Karabakh issue.
30 April 2008 [14:55]

Ali Ahmedov: "We should not pay attention to the recent report of Freedom house on freedom of mass media"

"The fact that the report of Freedom House on freedom of press places Azerbaijan behind Armenia says that this document should not be trusted, as it is biased".
30 April 2008 [14:34]

Armenians knock their helicopter down while holding military trainings in Azerbaijani occupied lands

A helicopter of the Armenian armed forces was knocked down during the military trainings, held by Armenians in the Uzundere settlement in the occupied lands of Azerbaijan.
30 April 2008 [12:21]

Zahid Oruj: "Now Azerbaijan has forced Armenia to undertake the self-defense tactics"

Day.Az interview with Zahid Oruj, Milli Medjlis deputy, member of the permanent parliamentary commission on security and defense.
30 April 2008 [11:03]

Iranian ambassador invited to Azerbaijan's Foreign Ministry

Iranian ambassador to Azerbaijan Nasir Hamidi Zare was invited to the Foreign Ministry of Azerbaijan on April 29.
30 April 2008 [10:08]

Armenian Armed Forces violate ceasefire in five regions

Armenian armed forces locating in the occupied lands of Azerbaijan violated ceasefire on April 29 and 30.
30 April 2008 [09:25]

Khazar Ibrahim: "Democracy in Azerbaijan is at least no worse than in Georgia and does not fall in comparison with Armenia"

Condoliza Rice, US Secretary of State, made a number of unpleasant statements addressed on our country touching upon the development of democracy in Azerbaijan during the 2008 conference of Peace Corps.
30 April 2008 [09:04]

President of Azerbaijan extends Queen's Day Greetings to Queen Regnant of Netherlands Beatrix

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has offered Queen`s day greetings to queen regnant of the Netherlands Beatrix.
30 April 2008 [09:01]

Azerbaijan's Foreign Minister receives copies of credentials from ambassadors

Foreign Minister of Azerbaijan Elmar Mammadyarov has received copies of credentials from the newly-appointed ambassadors, Press-Service of the Foreign Ministry told APA.
29 April 2008 [17:12]

Sabir Rustamkhanly's party not to support meetings of Azerbaijani opposition leaders

"We are not going to join meetings, which Musavat party and Center of Democratic Elections are planning to hold".
29 April 2008 [16:28]

Iraqi Minister of Sports to visit Azerbaijan

Iraqi Minister of Sport Jasim Abddjafar will pay a visit to Azerbaijan in June by invitation of Azerbaijan's Minister of Youth and Sports.
29 April 2008 [16:10]

OSCE monitoring on contact front line between Azerbaijan and Armenia held without incidents

The monitoring held today at the contact front line between the armed forces of Azerbaijan and Armenia recorded no incidents.
29 April 2008 [15:55]

Armenian President: "People of Nagorno Karabakh have deserved the right for free and independent life"

"People of Nagorno Karabakh have deserved the right for free and independent life".
29 April 2008 [15:14]

President of Azerbaijan receives Norwegian Foreign Minister

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev received a delegation led by Norwegian Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Store.
29 April 2008 [15:02]

Ramiz Mehtiyev: "Arrests of reporters in Azerbaijan are not politically motivated"

The imprisoned reporters are not political prisoners and their arrests are not politically motivated.
29 April 2008 [13:49]

Freedom House places Azerbaijan among countries with no freedom of mass media

The international human rights organization Freedom House has released an annual report on freedom of mass media in the world.
29 April 2008 [13:32]

EU chairman: "Armenian and Azerbaijani foreign ministers will meet soon"

The meeting of representatives of the European Union and OSCE in Luxembourg focused on issues of Kosovo, South Caucasus, Transdniestria and Afghanistan.
29 April 2008 [12:50]

Araz Azimov: "Russian side does not present necessary documents for Azerbaijan to release the cargo"

If someone would want disputes between Baku and Tehran in the Bushehr issue, the goal would never been achieved.
29 April 2008 [12:40]

Norwegian Foreign Minister: "Our country recognizes and supports territorial integrity of Azerbaijan"

"The Karabakh conflict is a big tragedy which caused death to many people and many had to leave their homes".
29 April 2008 [12:33]

Armenian parliament passes statement on Nagorno Karabakh conflict settlement

The Armenian parliament has passed a statement on the settlement of Nagorno Karabakh conflict, which fixed anxiety about processes, ongoing around this problem.
29 April 2008 [11:44]

Armenians start military training in Azerbaijan's occupied lands

Armenian armed forces have started military trainings in Shahbulag village of Aghdam Region today, APA reports.
29 April 2008 [11:23]

Azerbaijan, Montenegro sign protocol on establishing diplomatic relations

Azerbaijan and Montenegro have signed a protocol on establishing diplomatic relations.
29 April 2008 [11:12]

Hafiz Hajiyev: "It is impossible to hold normal election campaign in two months"

Muasir Musavat party is against reduction of the election campaign period from four to two months in Azerbaijan, according to Party chairman Hafiz Hajiyev.
29 April 2008 [10:48]

Ali Aliyev: "The Azadlyg bloc is ready to support the rally of the leaders of Azerbaijani opposition"

"The Musavat party and Center of Democratic Elections have not sent us an invitation to participate in mass actions they plan for May".
29 April 2008 [10:41]

Armenians violate ceasefire in six directions

Armenian armed forces locating in the occupied lands of Azerbaijan violated ceasefire on April 28 and 29.
29 April 2008 [10:31]

US Department of State: "Russia and Azerbaijan should settle the issue of the detained cargo for Bushehr NPP"

The governments of Azerbaijan and Russia should settle the issue of the dispatch of cargo, destined for the Iranian Busherh NPP, arrested on the Azerbaijani-Iranian border on March 29.
29 April 2008 [09:43]

Acting Secretary of Russian security council: "There haven't been any violations during transportation of Russian cargo for Iran via Azerbaijan"

Valentin Sobolev, acting secretary of the Russian Security Council, visiting Iran commented on the detention of Russian cargo, destined for construction of NPP in Bushehr on the Azerbaijani-Iranian border.
29 April 2008 [09:28]

Leaders of Azerbaijani opposition meet with chairman of CE Committee of Ministers

Leaders of Azerbaijani opposition met with Jan Kubish, chairman of the Council of Europe Committee of Ministers.
29 April 2008 [09:22]

Speaker of Armenian parliament: "Recognition of independence of Nagorno Karabakh is the most important task for our country"

Armenia is working for recognition of the so-called "Nagorno Karabakh Republic" by international community and this is the most important task.
28 April 2008 [17:34]

Isa Gambar's party not agree with current amendments to draft law "On freedom of assembly"

A regular session of the Musavat party divan was held today.
28 April 2008 [16:46]

Qudrat Hasanquliyev's party speaks for adoption of acts of amnesty and pardoning decrees in exclusive cases

A regular session of the Azerbaijan Single Popular Front Party was held today.
28 April 2008 [14:56]

Azerbaijan to increase military spending by 32%

Within the scope of the 2008 state budget regulation, Azerbaijan will add about AZM 320 million to the military spending, MP Zahid Oruj told APA.
28 April 2008 [14:39]

Rasul Quliyev's party supports policy of Azerbaijani authorities on Karabakh conflict resolution

"The Azerbaijani government undertakes correct steps for resolution of the Karabakh conflict".
28 April 2008 [14:27]

Khazar Ibrahim: "Azerbaijan's Foreign Ministry will consider issue of Russian film "Plan "Caucasus" and undertake due steps"

Azerbaijan has never interfered with the internal affairs of other countries and announcements, regarding Azerbaijan, voiced in the Russian documentary "Plan "Caucasus", are false.
28 April 2008 [14:12]

Khazar Ibrahim: "Azerbaijan demands from Russia to provide full information about cargo, which is transited via its territory"

Azerbaijan demands from Russia to provide full information about cargo, transited via its territory.
28 April 2008 [13:12]

Ilgar Gasimov's political movement not to join opposition rallies

The political movement "Way of Azerbaijan" does not intend to participate in the mass actions of the opposition, scheduled for May.
28 April 2008 [12:44]

Slovakian Foreign Minister: "Our country approaches Nagorno Karabakh from position of state sovereignty and territorial integrity"

Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Elmar Mamedyarov has today received Slovakian Foreign Minister and chairman of the Council of Europe Committee of Ministers Jan Kubish.
28 April 2008 [12:15]

US State Department: "The United States and international community don’t recognize independence of Nagorno Karabakh"

Tensions around the ceremony of "20th anniversary of Artsakh liberation" to take place on May 2 in Wilshire Ebell Theatre in Los Angeles, are intensifying.
28 April 2008 [10:58]

CE Committee of Ministers chairman Jan Kubish arrives in Azerbaijan

Chairman of the Council of Europe Committee of Ministers, Foreign Minister of Slovakia Jan Kubish arrived in Baku tonight.
28 April 2008 [10:56]

Ana Veten party supports decrease of election campaign period in Azerbaijan

"The proposal of Milli Medjlis deputy Siyavush Novruzov to decrease the election campaign period in Azerbaijan from four to two months is quite substantiated".
28 April 2008 [10:11]

Armenians break ceasefire in seven regions

Armenian armed forces locating in the occupied lands of Azerbaijan violated ceasefire on April 27 and 28.
28 April 2008 [10:05]

Khazar Ibrahim: "I hope the spokesman for the Iranian Foreign Ministry used other phrases than those, spread by some mass medias"

Azerbaijan acts within its legislation and international rules.
28 April 2008 [09:10]

Iranian Foreign Ministry demands from Azerbaijan to release Russian cargo for Bushehr NPP

Teheran has demanded from Baku to dispatch the Russian cargo for Bushehr NPP to Iran.
28 April 2008 [09:04]

Araz Azimov: "No one can witness burning of Armenian flag in Azerbaijan"

"It is early to speak about the expectations from the meeting between Armenian and Azerbaijani foreign ministers in Strasbourg. Azerbaijan is ready for the negotiations in any case", said Araz Azimov, Deputy Foreign Minister of Azerbaijan on Saturday, APA reports.
26 April 2008 [14:14]

Elmar Mamedyarov: "Azerbaijan is ready to cancel visa regime with Estonia"

Azerbaijan is ready to appoint its ambassador to Estonia and cancel visa regime with this country.
26 April 2008 [11:26]

Elmar Mamedyarov: "Armenian leadership should change its policy"

Azerbaijan's Foreign Minister Elmar Mamedyarov, visiting Estonia, met with Estonian Prime Minister Andrus Ansip.
26 April 2008 [10:41]

Azerbaijani ambassador to Great Britain meets with members of House of Lords

Azerbaijani ambassador to Great Britain Fahraddin Gurbanov held individual meetings with members of the House of Lords of the British Parliament Lord Hilton and Baroness Simons on April 23 and 24.
26 April 2008 [09:55]

Armenians violate ceasefire in six regions

Armenian armed forces locating in the occupied lands of Azerbaijan violated ceasefire on April 25 and 26.
26 April 2008 [09:20]

Fazail Aghamaly: "Opposition will not represent a strong power at presidential elections in Azerbaijan"

"At the coming presidential elections the leaders of Azerbaijani opposition will gain less votes than in 2003".